A Jamestown man faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in Federal Court to drug charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 38-year old Douglas Beardsley pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl Which Lead to a Death
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl that led to a death. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 30-year old Garson Butcher admitted before U.S. District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. that he distributed fentanyl that caused a … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Again Declares Multiple Portions of NYS New Gun Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge for a second time declared multiple portions of New York's new gun law unconstitutional. U.S District Court Judge Glenn Suddaby of Syracuse ruled that the state can still prevent people from carrying guns in Times Square, public … [Read more...]
NYS Concealed Weapons Carry Law Goes Into Effect September 1
New York State's new concealed weapons carry law goes into effect today along with other new gun control measures. On Wednesday, a U.S. District judge in Syracuse rejected a request by Gun Owners of America Inc. and others for an order to halt the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison Following Child Pornography Charge Conviction
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 51-year old James Tracy received child pornography images, solicited a minor to send him images, … [Read more...]
Federal Charges Filed Against 18-Year Old Accused in Buffalo Mass Shooting
Federal charges are being filed against the 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting 10 people at the Tops store in Buffalo. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York has filed a 26-count criminal complaint against Payton … [Read more...]
14 Local Residents Charged in Federal Drug Trafficking Investigation
BUFFALO - Fourteen Jamestown residents are facing multiple federal charges for their involvement in a methamphetamine drug trafficking ring. Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia Astorga, who is handling the case, stated that according to the … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Mayor Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Scheme
(MEDIA RELEASE FROM U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE) BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Wednesday former City of Dunkirk Mayor Richard L. Frey, 85, of Dunkirk, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to … [Read more...]
Bush Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Making Online Criminal Threats
BUFFALO - The former Jamestown Police officer who was arrested for making online threats against other members of the police department will spend a year in prison for his crime. On Thursday the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo announced that 45 … [Read more...]
Reed Proposes Law Allowing Property Owners Right to Sue Government for Lost Income
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says New York residents who are not allowed to use their property for fracking purposes should be compensated by New York State. Earlier this week Reed announced a proposal he’s introduced in the House … [Read more...]
